Recycle parts
How recycle parts are reshaped as AGI capability advances.
The bottom line
Only about 15% of Recycle parts is information work today — the rest is physical, and moves slowly. The exposure is concentrated in the back office: the books, the paperwork, the scheduling, the marketing.
Why: The composite is an APQC process under the 'Dispose of assets' lens. With no child occupations seeded, I relied on the process name ('Recycle parts') and description, which describe the physical handling, dismantling, and processing of materials. The value-producing work is inherently manual, placing it firmly in the physical band.
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How the work flows
Trigger: A part is removed from service, fails inspection, or reaches the end of its lifecycle and is designated for disposal.
- Identify and isolate end-of-life or defective parts
- Assess parts for hazardous materials and material composition
- Sort and stage parts in compliant holding receptacles
- Transfer materials to internal processing facilities or certified external vendors
- Obtain certificates of recycling or disposal
- Update asset and environmental compliance records
Outcome: The part is successfully diverted from a landfill to an appropriate recycling channel and documented according to environmental regulations.